Military Saves

The Military Saves campaign is part of the Department of Defense Financial Readiness Network. Its purpose is "to motivate, support, and encourage the entire military community to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth." Military Saves encourages military members to take a pledge and to set goals for their savings. The articles below contain advice to help you get started.

Saving Tips

10 Things to Do to Start Saving Money

Want to save more and stress less about money? Now is a good time to start. These simple steps can help you cut costs, reduce...

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Here’s How to Get Ahead of Both Predictable and Unexpected Expenses

Most “emergencies” are not emergencies. They are expenses you could have seen coming. Here is how to plan for them and build...

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TSP and Allotments Let Service Members Save Money Automatically

Here’s how to set up automatic savings for future expenditures.

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Military Members Have 2 Ways to Start Saving for Retirement

Military service members have two ways to set aside portable retirement savings.

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Set Aside the Money From Your Tax Refund: Here's How

Here’s how to plan your savings around a tax refund.